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Homeowners Clinic Monthly Q & A; Column: September 1996
Popular Mechanics — During the summer months we receive a large amount of mail concerning mildew, odors and dampness in crawlspaces. It's important that a crawlspace be as dry as possible. Wood-destroying fungi thrive in dark and damp conditions, as do subterranean ...More…
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Homeowners Clinic Monthly Q & A; Column: October 1996
Popular Mechanics — We recently had a lavatory installed in our basement. Because the sewer pipe is overhead, we had to install a sewage ejector pump. We now have a problem whenever the pump goes off. There is a rather loud bang at the end of the ejection process. ...More…
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Homeowners Clinic Monthly Q & A Column: January 1997
Popular Mechanics — In our January '96 column, I answered a question concerning a furnace that cycles on and off every other minute. My answer discussed the cause in terms of the furnace's fan and temperature-limit controls. However, I inadvertently left out the ...More…
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Homeowners Clinic Monthly Q & A; Column: February 1997
Popular Mechanics — In a recent issue, you showed an indirect-fired water heater with the temperature-pressure relief valve (T & P; valve) located on the hot-water outlet line. As I understand it, the valve should be installed in the top of the tank, and if ...More…
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Homeowners Clinic Monthly Q & A; Column: May 1997
Popular Mechanics — I would appreciate your suggestions on stopping squeaks in hardwood floors. Mine are located in the second-floor bedrooms. These floors are not accessible from below, unless you tear out ceilings in the kitchen, living room and dining room. Is ...More…
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Homeowners Clinic Monthly Q & A; Column: July 1997
Popular Mechanics — I like the look of interlocking concrete pavers, and I would like to install a patio and walkway in my backyard using these materials. Is this a project a homeowner can handle? Where can I get information on installing these pavers? The use of ...More…
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Homeowners Clinic Monthly Q & A; Column: August 1997
Popular Mechanics — I wanted to examine, and possibly change, the anode on my 7-year-old water heater. It wouldn't budge, at least not without rocking the heater. How can I get enough leverage on the plug to open it? First, here's some background on water-heater ...More…
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Homeowners Clinic Monthly Q & A; Column: September 1997
Popular Mechanics — Water leaks between the foundation wall and my basement floor. I have heard of plastic baseboards that divert this water to a sump pump. Where can I get more information on these products? The joint between the foundation wall and the floor is a ...More…
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Homeowners Clinic Monthly Q & A; Column: October 1997
Popular Mechanics — Every once in a while, information about a device crosses my desk that I feel is noteworthy. This one is called Heaterguard, and it automatically shuts off the water supply to a leaking water heater. Although this device could be quite helpful to ...More…
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Homeowners Clinic Monthly Q & A; Column: December 1997
Popular Mechanics — Three of the four fireplaces in our home work perfectly. But our largest fireplace has severe smoke backup when the wind is calm. When the wind is strong, the fireplace draws perfectly, and we don't have to crack open a window to maintain ...More…
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Homeowners Clinic Monthly Q & A; Column: January 1998
Popular Mechanics — My husband and I recently purchased a 2-bedroom country ranch, built in 1946. The house is in very good condition, but it still has the original monster-like furnace, which dispenses all its heat through a grille on the main floor. The furnace's ...More…
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Homeowners Clinic Monthly Q & A; Column: February 1998
Popular Mechanics — Eight years ago we remodeled our bathroom and installed a vanity sink with faux marble top and no overflow hole. After a while, a terrible odor began building up and getting worse. We replaced the sink top two years ago (this one has the overflow ...More…